Emma James-Jenkinson, a performing arts student from Sefton, is sharing her COVID-19 vaccination story during World Immunisation Week (24-30 April), in the hope that it will inspire others who are anxious or scared to ‘be brave’ and get their jab. Emma, 17, who has Down’s syndrome, had severe anxiety about getting her first COVID-19 vaccination and initially refused to go for her jab after receiving … Continue reading Local student with learning disabilities urges Sefton residents to ‘be brave’ and get vaccinated

A major new grant scheme aims to help to improve the health and wellbeing of Sefton residents. The Community Champions Fund has been launched by Sefton CVS and Living Well Sefton in partnership with Sefton Council. Sefton CVS Chief Executive, Angela White OBE, commented: “The focus of this fund is to improve the mental and physical wellbeing, and we are encouraging community groups to come … Continue reading New grant scheme to help boost mental and physical wellbeing

If you are self-isolating after testing positive for Covid-19, or for coming into contact with someone who has, Sefton’s self-isolation support service is there to help you. This useful service includes Sefton Council, local NHS Client Commissioning groups and local volunteers with Sefton CVS. Under the banner of ‘Isolating, not Isolated’, the service recently launched a campaign to encourage local residents to get in touch … Continue reading ‘Isolating, not Isolated’ with vital help for Sefton residents

Healthwatch Sefton, the local health and social care consumer champion, is currently looking for someone to join their team as Signposting, Information and Adminstration Officer. Applications for this post will be closing on Monday, April 26.Job Title: Healthwatch Sefton Signposting, Information and Administration OfficerGrade: £17,072Location: Burlington House, Waterloo, Sefton.Hours: 35 hours per weekAccountable to: Manager, Healthwatch Sefton. Job Purpose:To be the main point of contact for members of the public … Continue reading New job vacancy with Healthwatch Sefton

Everyone in England will be able to access free, regular, rapid coronavirus testing from today, 9 April, the Government has announced. In a significant step forward, which paves the way for businesses and society reopening, anyone will be able to access free, rapid lateral flow tests (LFDs) for themselves and their families to use twice a week, in line with clinical guidance. Rapid testing has … Continue reading Twice weekly rapid testing to be available to everyone in England